Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets hostile cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see age-related vascular changes reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, according to new research. The study, from experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, was published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. It… Continue reading Targeted Antioxidants May Help Fight Heart Disease
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Broccoli Gets Even Better
Broccoli, an undisputed superfood, has just become more super. University of Illinois researchers have identified genes that control the accumulation of phenolic compounds in broccoli. Consumption of phenolic compounds, including certain flavonoids, is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, asthma, and several types of cancer. The findings were published… Continue reading Broccoli Gets Even Better